Events at the Basilica
Spirituality • Red-Letter Days • Arts and Culture • Community
Stations of the Cross
Pray the Stations of the Cross with reflections from St. John of the Cross.
Camino de Esperanza
¡Únase a nuestro grupo de oración y apoyo espiritual!
Este mes nos reuniremos el 21 de febrero.
Learning to Pray the Liturgy of the Hours
Learn and practice praying the Morning and Evening Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, two of the most important hinge Hours.
Stations of the Cross
Pray the Stations of the Cross with reflections from St. John of the Cross.
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Grow in your spiritual life with the Saints and spirituality of Carmel!
Join young adults in their 20s and 30s to learn more about the beauty of Carmel!
Novena of St. Joseph, Protector of the Carmelite Order and Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Submit your intentions for the St. Joseph Novena (March 10-18) and join us March 19 at 12pm for the Solemnity of St. Joseph.
Solemnity of St. Joseph, Protector of the Carmelite Order and Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Submit your intentions for the St. Joseph Novena (March 10-18) and join us March 19 at 12pm for the Solemnity of St. Joseph.
Legion of St. Thérèse
Study and reflect on Iain Matthew’s “The Impact of God: Soundings from St. John of the Cross”
Grupo de estudio para reflexionar sobre “El Impacto de Dios: Claves para la lectura de San Juan de la Cruz” de Iain Matthew
Stations of the Cross
Join us during Lent for the Stations of the Cross! This week’s devotion will be led by Faith Formation.
Altar Server Training
Altar Server Training
Training & Practice for New & Current Altar Servers
March 14 | 10:30am to 11:45am
In the Basilica
Boys who have received their First Communion and are in grades 4-12, and young men 18 and older, are invited to become an altar server at Little Flower Basilica.
Boys under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at the training.
Young men who are 18 and older will have to complete Safe Environment Training. You can learn more at the Altar Server Training.
Questions?
Contact Br. Vladimir at:
Jóvenes Adultos Carmelitas
¡Crece en tu vida espiritual con los santos y la espiritualidad carmelita! Únete a jóvenes de entre 20 y 30 años para aprender más sobre la belleza del Carmelo.
La Cofradía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Los miembros asisten a la misa de las 10am en la Basílica y luego se reúnen.
Alan Ames at Little Flower Basilica
Join us for this special Healing Service that includes Mass, confessions, a talk by Alan Ames, and prayers of healing!
Basilica Heritage Tour
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the Basilica’s Sacred Art Collection. Starting at 1pm
Easter Triduum
Join us for the celebrations of the Resurrection of the Lord!
See the Easter holiday schedule for the Basilica Campus.
Jóvenes Adultos Carmelitas
¡Crece en tu vida espiritual con los santos y la espiritualidad carmelita! Únete a jóvenes de entre 20 y 30 años para aprender más sobre la belleza del Carmelo.
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Grow in your spiritual life with the Saints and spirituality of Carmel!
Join young adults in their 20s and 30s to learn more about the beauty of Carmel!
La Cofradía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Los miembros asisten a la misa de las 10am en la Basílica y luego se reúnen.
Confirmation Retreat
“I have called you by name” Confirmation Retreat.
To register contact Yolanda Vargas.
Healed by Love: Contemplation as a Path of Healing according to St. John of the Cross
Join us for the next session of the Little Flower Lecture Series!
Find healing through the path of contemplative prayer, which is God’s self-communication in love and awakens within us our own need for transformation with Fr. Daniel Chowning, OCD
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Grow in your spiritual life with the Saints and spirituality of Carmel!
Join young adults in their 20s and 30s to learn more about the beauty of Carmel!
Jóvenes Adultos Carmelitas
¡Crece en tu vida espiritual con los santos y la espiritualidad carmelita! Únete a jóvenes de entre 20 y 30 años para aprender más sobre la belleza del Carmelo.
Mother's Day Mariachi Mass
Submit the names of mothers you wish to be remembered at the Mother’s Day Mariachi Mass!
Anniversary of the Installation of Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo's installation took place at St. Peter's Square on May 18, 2025. In honor of Pope Leo’s installation, May 18 is one of our designated Red Letter Days.
La Cofradía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Los miembros asisten a la misa de las 10am en la Basílica y luego se reúnen.
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Grow in your spiritual life with the Saints and spirituality of Carmel!
Join young adults in their 20s and 30s to learn more about the beauty of Carmel!
Jóvenes Adultos Carmelitas
¡Crece en tu vida espiritual con los santos y la espiritualidad carmelita! Únete a jóvenes de entre 20 y 30 años para aprender más sobre la belleza del Carmelo.
La Cofradía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Los miembros asisten a la misa de las 10am en la Basílica y luego se reúnen.
Father’s Day Mass
Submit the names of fathers you wish to be remembered at the Father’s Day Mass!
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, celebrated on June 29, focuses on the martyrdom of St. Peter and Paul.
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Grow in your spiritual life with the Saints and spirituality of Carmel!
Join young adults in their 20s and 30s to learn more about the beauty of Carmel!
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena
Submit your intentions and join us in this novena of prayers and Masses leading up to the Solemn Mass for Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Daily Masses at 12pm, July 7 to 15.
Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16 at 6pm.
Jóvenes Adultos Carmelitas
¡Crece en tu vida espiritual con los santos y la espiritualidad carmelita! Únete a jóvenes de entre 20 y 30 años para aprender más sobre la belleza del Carmelo.
Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Join us for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16 at 6pm, reception to follow.
La Cofradía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Los miembros asisten a la misa de las 10am en la Basílica y luego se reúnen.
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Grow in your spiritual life with the Saints and spirituality of Carmel!
Join young adults in their 20s and 30s to learn more about the beauty of Carmel!
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Jóvenes Adultos Carmelitas
¡Crece en tu vida espiritual con los santos y la espiritualidad carmelita! Únete a jóvenes de entre 20 y 30 años para aprender más sobre la belleza del Carmelo.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation
Mass at 12pm!
La Cofradía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Los miembros asisten a la misa de las 10am en la Basílica y luego se reúnen.
Anniversary of the Proclamation of Little Flower Parish as a Minor Basilica
Proclaimed a Basilica by the sainted Pope John Paul II in 1998.
Exploring St. John of the Cross with Fr. Stephen Sanchez, OCD
Join us for the next session of the Little Flower Lecture Series!
Explore St. John of the Cross with Fr. Stephen Sanchez, OCD
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Grow in your spiritual life with the Saints and spirituality of Carmel!
Join young adults in their 20s and 30s to learn more about the beauty of Carmel!
Jóvenes Adultos Carmelitas
¡Crece en tu vida espiritual con los santos y la espiritualidad carmelita! Únete a jóvenes de entre 20 y 30 años para aprender más sobre la belleza del Carmelo.
St. Thérèse Novena
Join us for the St. Thérèse Novena, pray with us daily at the 12 pm Mass, view the daily reflections, and submit your intentions online!
Transit of St. Thérèse
The Transit is a special ceremony that narrates Thérèse’s last conversations before her death. The event is followed by the Vigil Mass for her Feast Day.
Solemnity of St. Thérèse & Mass of Roses
Celebrate St. Thérèse with us on October 1! The Solemn Mass of Roses at 6pm, followed by reception in the Little Flower Hall.
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass.
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Grow in your spiritual life with the Saints and spirituality of Carmel!
Join young adults in their 20s and 30s to learn more about the beauty of Carmel!
Jóvenes Adultos Carmelitas
¡Crece en tu vida espiritual con los santos y la espiritualidad carmelita! Únete a jóvenes de entre 20 y 30 años para aprender más sobre la belleza del Carmelo.
Solemnity of St. Teresa of Avila
St. Teresa of Jesus led the renewal of the Order of Carmel. Join us at the Basilica for Solemn Mass at 12pm or 6pm.
La Cofradía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Los miembros asisten a la misa de las 10am en la Basílica y luego se reúnen.
Basilica Heritage Tour
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the Basilica’s Sacred Art Collection. Starting at 1pm
All Souls Day and Novena
Join the Basilica in commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, starting off a Novena in remembrance for the souls of those who have died. Click here to submit your intentions!
First Friday Devotions
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass.
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Grow in your spiritual life with the Saints and spirituality of Carmel!
Join young adults in their 20s and 30s to learn more about the beauty of Carmel!
Jóvenes Adultos Carmelitas
¡Crece en tu vida espiritual con los santos y la espiritualidad carmelita! Únete a jóvenes de entre 20 y 30 años para aprender más sobre la belleza del Carmelo.
La Cofradía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Los miembros asisten a la misa de las 10am en la Basílica y luego se reúnen.
Camino de Esperanza
¡Únase a nuestro grupo de oración y apoyo espiritual!
Este mes nos reuniremos el 21 de noviembre.
First Friday Devotions
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Grow in your spiritual life with the Saints and spirituality of Carmel!
Join young adults in their 20s and 30s to learn more about the beauty of Carmel!
Jóvenes Adultos Carmelitas
¡Crece en tu vida espiritual con los santos y la espiritualidad carmelita! Únete a jóvenes de entre 20 y 30 años para aprender más sobre la belleza del Carmelo.
Offer a Poinsettia!
Starting December 13, offer your intentions with a live poinsettia to beautify the Basilica for Christmas! Poinsettia intentions will be remembered at the 8:30pm Christmas Eve Vigil Mass. Poinsettias accepted before or after all public Masses.
La Cofradía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Los miembros asisten a la misa de las 10am en la Basílica y luego se reúnen.
La Cofradía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Los miembros asisten a la misa de las 10am en la Basílica y luego se reúnen.
Jóvenes Adultos Carmelitas
¡Crece en tu vida espiritual con los santos y la espiritualidad carmelita! Únete a jóvenes de entre 20 y 30 años para aprender más sobre la belleza del Carmelo.
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Grow in your spiritual life with the Saints and spirituality of Carmel!
Join young adults in their 20s and 30s to learn more about the beauty of Carmel!
Anniversary of the Basilica's Dedication
On Feb. 2, 1999, the church was dedicated as a Basilica in a special ceremony.
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Memorial of St. Blaise
Join us for the Memorial of St. Blaise!
Blessing of Throats Following 12pm Mass
La Cofradía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Los miembros asisten a la misa de las 10am en la Basílica y luego se reúnen.
Mission Sunday
Come meet representatives from the many ministries and committees at Little Flower Basilica. Perhaps there’s a ministry you feel called to join!
Jóvenes Adultos Carmelitas
¡Crece en tu vida espiritual con los santos y la espiritualidad carmelita! Únete a jóvenes de entre 20 y 30 años para aprender más sobre la belleza del Carmelo.
No Confessions
There will be no Confessions Saturday, January 10
The Friars are away! Please say a prayer for a fruitful retreat.
Basilica Heritage Tour
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the sacred art collection it houses. Tour starts at 1pm. Click to confirm your attendance!
No Confessions
There will be no Confessions Tuesday, January 6.
The Friars are away! Please say a prayer for a fruitful retreat.
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Grow in your spiritual life with the Saints and spirituality of Carmel!
Join young adults in their 20s and 30s to learn more about the beauty of Carmel!
Holy Hour of Thanksgiving and Mercy in Honor of St. Thérèse
Join us on Thérèse's birthday, January 2, for this special Holy Hour!
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Join us for Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God!
See the schedule for the Basilica Campus.
Advent Penance Service
Prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas and come together with the community in the Rite of Penance. Tuesday, December 16 at 6pm.
Solemnity of St. John of the Cross
Mass at 12pm and 6pm
One of the greatest Christian mystics and Spanish poets, doctor of the church, reformer of Spanish monasticism, and co-founder of the contemplative order of Discalced Carmelites.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Join us for Mass to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, when St. Juan Diego opened his cloak before the bishop, spilling fresh roses on the ground and revealing the portrait of Our Lady.
Serenata a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with us, when St. Juan Diego opened his cloak before the bishop, spilling fresh roses on the ground and revealing the portrait of Our Lady.
Walking With Our Carmelite Saints
Explore the struggles, heroism, contributions to the Church, and legacy of some of the lesser known Carmelite Saints
Essays on Woman
Women and men are invited to join a 10-week series of presentations on the book Essays on Woman by St. Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) with Abbey Murphy.
In-person and virtual options available
Exposition of Carmelite Relics
A special exposition of the first-class relics housed at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Relics of saints such as St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila), St. Therese of the Child Jesus, and St. John of the Cross. Be sure to pick up a Basilica Treasures pamphlet and learn about each of our relics!
Essays on Woman
Women and men are invited to join a 10-week series of presentations on the book Essays on Woman by St. Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) with Abbey Murphy.
In-person and virtual options available
Essays on Woman
Women and men are invited to join a 10-week series of presentations on the book Essays on Woman by St. Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) with Abbey Murphy.
In-person and virtual options available
No Confessions
The Discalced Carmelite Friars regret to announce there will be no Confessions Tuesday, November 4.
All Saints Day
Celebrate All Saints at Little Flower Basilica!
Basilica Open for Veneration of the St. Thérèse Relics October 31 to November 4.
Traveling Relics of St. Thérèse
Basilica Open for Veneration of the Relics October 31 to November 4. See the full schedule for the special opportunity to venerate the Relics of St. Thérèse in the Centenary Reliquary.